AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Earl's vital to keep economy on track          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Edinburgh Airport View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Joe Curry Guest Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:39 pm    Post subject: Earl's vital to keep economy on track Source: http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com RON HEWITT IF a transport infrastructure was being devised for Edinburgh today, the planners would not have left out a direct rail link to the airport. They would also have ensured that Scotland's busiest airport had a rail network that connected it to all parts of the country. Edinburgh is an important city, not just in Scotland, but around the world. It may account for only two per cent of Scotland's land area but it is home to 15 per cent of its population, provides 18 per cent of Scotland's employment and around 20 per cent of its GDP. After London, Edinburgh is the second most visited city in the UK and the second largest financial services centre. Full Story... http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/opinion.cfm?id=1798582006 -- www.edinburghairport.org.uk Scotland's most convenient/accessible airport. http://www2.germanwings.com/en/images/edinburgh_en.gif http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/?mforum=edinburghairpor Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Edinburgh Airport All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.